Political Enterprise Reporter
About The Position
The Guardian US is looking for a Political Enterprise Reporter based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be well sourced in Washington and adept at covering the executive branch, political campaigns, or members of Congress. The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include US politics, technology, the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, health, sports, culture, and more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization funded by readers around the globe.
Requirements
- Experienced reporter in DC with a strong track record of producing scoops and original breaking news to cover extremism and malfeasance in Washington.
- Track record of breaking original scoops.
- Experience covering politics for a national newsroom.
- Deep knowledge of at least one key government agency/function (for example national security, defense, health care, etc).
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on an enterprise desk and writing for a global audience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with a dedicated enterprise editor on the Washington desk and be expected to regularly publish original reporting.
- Work with other reporters in Washington to break news, report enterprise stories on the functioning of Washington and its impacts.
- Break news and bring in exclusive stories on US political news.
- Bring, build and maintain a wide network of relevant contacts locally, nationally, and globally.
- Collaborate on stories by other reporters across the globe, where they require specialist input.
- Write regular news features and occasional longer-form pieces that bring the context and characters of US politics to life for a global audience.
Benefits
- 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
- Unlimited sick time
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401(k) Match
- Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Generous parental leave with 100% pay
- Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Wellhub
- Flexible hybrid schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
